Iowa Natural Resources Dept.: Water Summary Update - 2024 Drought Conditions Return to Normal With Above-average Rainfall
January 10, 2025
January 10, 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 10 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
After several consecutive dry years, above-average rainfall in 2024 improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Iowa ended the year with a statewide average total of 36.87 inches of precipitation, or 1.32 inches above normal. December's preliminary statewide precipitation was 1.40 inches, or 0.03 inches above norma . . .
After several consecutive dry years, above-average rainfall in 2024 improved drought conditions across the state, according to the latest Water Summary Update.
Iowa ended the year with a statewide average total of 36.87 inches of precipitation, or 1.32 inches above normal. December's preliminary statewide precipitation was 1.40 inches, or 0.03 inches above norma . . .
